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1 Dear Rubicon Member, We wish you and your loved ones a merry holiday season! We d like to take this moment to thank you for your patronage and support as we close out the year. Harvest is now behind us and we are grateful for the wonderful weather conditions that provided slow, steady ripening throughout the vintage. Our production staff worked tirelessly to pick the grapes with thoughtfulness and care and finished harvest within seven weeks. The 2014 vintage showed many similarities to the previous years in terms of yield and high quality. At the end of September we released a new wine, the 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon 1882 and we are excited to share it with you in this shipment honors the first vintage produced by Inglenook s founder, Gustave Niebaum. It s also the year he dug a small cave into the Mayacamas Mountains to experiment with temperatures for aging. What he began set the tone for practices all around the Napa Valley. Made exclusively with estate-grown Cabernet Sauvignon, 1882 radiates the richness and minerality found in the Rutherford Bench. We honor Gustave with this wine for his courage, innovation, and passion, which we continue to strive for at Inglenook. november 2014 rubicon member shipment Five bottles of 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon 1882 Retail $45 per bottle Rubicon Member Price $33.75 per bottle Drink now or cellar for up to seven years One bottle of 2012 Edizione Pennino Zinfandel Retail $48 per bottle Rubicon Member Price $36 per bottle Drink now or cellar for up to five more years club shipments and events in 2015 Included in your November 2014 shipment package is your shipment schedule and event calendar for We are excited about the new vintages releasing soon and we ll be celebrating our exquisite library wines that are now gracefully reaching maturity. Please visit our website at Under the Join section we offer recipes created by our culinary staff that are specially designed to pair with your Inglenook wine selections. Cheers! Samantha Lloyd Heritage Society As a Rubicon member, you receive 25% off all wines and merchandise. 1114RL

2 Dear Heritage Society Member, We wish you and your loved ones a merry holiday season! We d like to take this moment to thank you for your patronage and support as we close out the year. Harvest is now behind us and we are grateful for the wonderful weather conditions that provided slow, steady ripening throughout the vintage. Our production staff worked tirelessly to pick the grapes with thoughtfulness and care and finished harvest within seven weeks. The 2014 vintage showed many similarities to the previous years in terms of yield and high quality. At the end of September we released a new wine, the 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon 1882 and we are excited to share it with you in this shipment honors the first vintage produced by Inglenook s founder, Gustave Niebaum. It s also the year he dug a small cave into the Mayacamas Mountains to experiment with temperatures for aging. What he began set the tone for practices all around the Napa Valley. Made exclusively with estate-grown Cabernet Sauvignon, 1882 radiates the richness and minerality found in the Rutherford Bench. We honor Gustave with this wine for his courage, innovation, and passion, which we continue to strive for at Inglenook. november 2014 heritage society member shipment One bottle of 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon 1882 Retail $45 per bottle Rubicon Member Price $40.50 per bottle Drink now or cellar for up to seven years One bottle of 2011 RC Reserve Syrah Retail $62 per bottle Rubicon Member Price $55.80 per bottle Drink now or cellar for up to eight more years Please visit our website at Under the Join section we offer recipes created by our culinary staff that are specially designed to pair with your Inglenook wine selections. Cheers! Samantha Lloyd Heritage Society As a Heritage Society member, you receive 10% off all wines and merchandise. 1114HL

3 2012 Edizione Pennino History Edizione Pennino Zinfandel pays tribute to Francis Ford Coppola s maternal grandfather, Francesco Pennino. Born in Italy, Francesco emigrated to the United States as a young man and started a music publishing company known as Edizione Pennino. Our estate Zinfandel bears the music company s logo in its original form and to add to the nostalgia, each vintage bottling has one of Pennino s song titles imprinted on the cork. When Coppola purchased the Inglenook estate in 1975, it was recommended that he remove the Zinfandel vines, but because this varietal has Italian origins and has always been enjoyed by his family, he insisted the Zinfandel remain. The Vineyards The Zinfandel for Edizione Pennino is grown in a variety of vineyard blocks scattered across Inglenook s 235 contiguous acres. The old dry-farmed, headpruned vines, which provide the backbone of the blend, offer concentrated berry flavors and spice; younger plantings of the historic Morisoli clone contribute fresh raspberry fruit flavors, lively acidity and spice notes; the historic Werle selection adds dark boysenberry aromas and a round texture. Because we farm organically on the estate, it requires extra effort to cultivate our Zinfandel, as this varietal is one that s susceptible to mildew and botrytis, but we think the rewards outweigh the added work that goes into creating this wine. Winemaking Notes Over the last few years, we ve refined our winemaking methods, using smaller boxes for picking, a new destemmer that is gentler on the fruit, thereby causing less oxidation, and we re applying greater scrutiny during the fermentation process by evaluating individual blocks of fruit daily to determine which will benefit from pump overs. These improvements greatly enhanced the quality of the 2012 vintage, which is sure to go down in the books as one of the best vintages of the decade. Steady, moderate temperatures lasted throughout the summer creating good conditions for ripening. We picked earlier than usual to preserve the elegance of the fruit and used both French and American oak barrels, 20% of them new, in the maturation process. Appellation: Rutherford, CA Blend: 95% Zinfandel, 2.5% Primitivo, 2.5% Petite Syrah Vineyards: Mountain, Cow Barn, Carriage, Gate, Wood Shed, Bridge, Saddle Case Production: 2,300 Tasting Notes Voluminous and very well focused, the 2012 Pennino Zinfandel displays a high degree of spice as well as big, juicy flavors of plums, cherries, and red fruits that are beautifully offset by a bright, balsamic-like acidity. Nuances of ginger, cardamom, and cinnamon mingle with notes of Mexican chocolate. One may even detect a hint of cherry blossoms. Integrated tannins support the structure and there is a succulent mouthfeel with a long, satisfying mocha finish. Alcohol: Release Date: 14.9% October All trademarks used herein are the exclusive property of The Family Coppola Inglenook, Rutherford, Napa Valley, CA

2012 Cabernet Sauvignon 1882 1882 was the first vintage produced by Gustave Niebaum on the estate that would become one of the most renowned wineries in the New World - Inglenook.

4 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon was the first vintage produced by Gustave Niebaum on the estate that would become one of the most renowned wineries in the New World - Inglenook. In the same year, Niebaum dug a small cave in the foothills of the Mayacamas to experiment and better understand temperature ideals for barrel aging. Niebaum s vision was legendary and his inquisitive search for perfection pioneered many initiatives of the modern-day Napa Valley. Today, Inglenook lies in the heart of the famous Rutherford Bench, offering an unparalleled wealth of quality fruit, richness and minerality from this unique terroir. 1882, made exclusively from estate-grown Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, has been created to honor Gustave. Vintage Notes 2012 was one of the best vintages in recent history because of near perfect climate conditions. The entire season was marked by moderate temperatures, which lasted through September and October. Having no heat spikes or rain to contend with in the fall gave the grapes better concentration and ripeness as well as more textural dimension and flavor complexity Winemaking Notes Over the last few years, we ve perfected our already refined winemaking methods, using smaller trays during harvest, a gentler destemmer that minimizes oxidation, and applying greater scrutiny during the fermentation process by evaluating individual blocks of fruit daily to optimize pump overs. These methods have greatly enhanced the quality of our Cabernet Sauvignon, which is why this wine is a pure varietal representation. The wine spent 18 months in a combination of French and American oak, with a heavier slant on French oak. About 15% of the barrels were new wood to accommodate the robust character of the fruit. Tasting Notes Well structured with excellent volume and fine dry tannins, our 1882 Cabernet Sauvignon offers a solid core of dark fruits including blackberries, plums and black cherry, while aromatic notes of dark chocolate, tobacco leaves, smoke, vanilla, toasted oak, and subtle hints of violets add complexity and intrigue. Our 2012 vintage of 1882 will continue to evolve over the next five to ten years. Appellation: Blend: Rutherford, CA 100% Cabernet Sauvignon Vineyard: Red Barn, Chateau, Small Block Case Production: Alcohol: Release Date: 3, % September All trademarks used herein are the exclusive property of The Family Coppola Inglenook, Rutherford, Napa Valley, CA

5 Rubicon November 2014 Shipment Order Form to place an order Call: Visit us online: to inquire about your membership Call: shipment wines Retail Rubicon Reorder Price Price Price Qty Total 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon $ $ $ $ 2012 Edizione Pennino Zinfandel....$ $ n/a $ current wines from our portfolio Bottle limits may apply 2011 Rubicon....$ $ $ 2011 Rubicon 375ml....$ $ $ 2011 Cask Cabernet Sauvignon....$ $ $ 2011 Cask Cabernet Sauvignon 375ml....$ $ $ 2011 RC Reserve Syrah....$ $ $ 2012 Blancaneaux....$ $ $ Library wines Please call us at for details on our library selections Sofia wines Sofia Riesling....$ $ $ Sofia Rosé....$ $ $ Sofia Blanc de Blancs....$ $ $ Sofia Chardonnay....$ $ $ large formats Large format wines (exclusively for our members) 2011 Rubicon 9L.... $3, $2, $ 2011 Rubicon 6L.... $2, $ $ 2011 Rubicon 3L.... $1, $ $ 2011 Rubicon 1.5L....$ $ $ 2011 Cask Cabernet Sauvignon 9L.... $1, $ $ 2011 Cask Cabernet Sauvignon 3L....$ $ $ 2011 Cask Cabernet Sauvignon 1.5L....$ $ $ 2012 Edizione Pennino Zinfandel 1.5L....$ $ $ 2012 Blancaneaux 1.5L....$ $ $ Totals $ Prices and availability are subject to change. For online orders, if you are not recognized automatically as a member, enter Heritage Society within the notes section of your order. We will ensure the proper discounts are applied. All shipments will have shipping charges and applicable taxes added. We can only ship wine to the following states: AK, AZ*, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, KS, MA*, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ*, NM, NV, NY, OH*,OR, SC, TN, TX, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY. *Please note that all wines may not be available for AZ, MA, NJ, OH 1114RO

6 Rubicon Shipment Schedule 2015 january 2015 One library bottle 2008 RUBICON Retail at Release $145 One library bottle 2009 CASK Cabernet Sauvignon Retail at Release $100 Total Retail $220 Rubicon Shipment Price $165* march 2015 Two bottles 2012 RC Reserve Syrah Retail $62 each Two bottles 2012 Edizione Pennino Zinfandel Retail $48 each One library bottle 2009 Edizione Pennino Zinfandel Retail $55 Total Retail $275 Rubicon Shipment Price $206.75* may 2015 Three bottles 2012 Cask Cabernet Sauvignon Retail $75 each One bottle 2011 Edizione Pennino Zinfandel Retail $55 Total Retail $273 Rubicon Shipment Price $204.75* september 2015 Two bottles 2012 RUBICON Retail $210 each Total Retail $420 Rubicon Shipment Price $315* november 2015 Four bottles 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon 1882 Retail $45 each Two bottles 2013 Edizione Pennino Zinfandel Retail $48 Total Retail $276 Rubicon Shipment Price $207* *Plus shipping and sales tax. Shipments subject to change without notice. See reverse for Event Calendar

7 2015 Heritage Society Event Calendar Crab Feed Luncheon Saturday, January 24 12p 3p Chef Experience Saturday, February 21 11a 2p Blancaneaux Brunch Saturday, March 15 10:30a 1p Rubicon Vertical Tasting Saturday, April 18 11a 2p CASK Release Vineyard Hike Saturday, May 30 10a 1p Lobster Feed Luncheon Saturday, July 11 12p 3p Harvest Party Saturday, August 8 6p 10p Rubicon Dinner Saturday, September 12 6:30p 11p Zin Dinner Saturday, November 14 6p 9p Holiday Open House Sunday, December 6 2p 5p Date subject to change. RSVPs accepted about four weeks prior to each event

march 2017 rubicon member shipment

march 2017 rubicon member shipment Dear Rubicon Member, Spring has arrived at Inglenook and what a beautiful time of year it is! Soon, new shoots will emerge from the dormant vines and small clusters of grapes will follow. As a special